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38-320. Definitions. As used in this act, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them herein: (a) "Department" means the Kansas department for children and families or any division thereof. (b) "Secretary" means the secretary for children and families or the secretary's designee. History: L. 1972, ch. 162, § 2; L. 1974, ch. 175, § 1; L. 2014, ch. 115, § 52; July 1. Law Review and Bar Journal References: "Survey of Kansas Law: Family Law," Camilla Klein Haviland, 27 K.L.R. 241, 250 (1979). CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Cited; action under this act dismissed. Beebe v. Chavez, 226 Kan. 591, 597, 602 P.2d 1279. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026